Keyword: interview

Two absolute pros on the rock face discuss training, difficulty ratings, projects, and rock climbing. Will Bosi and Dave Graham talked to us about their shared passions, and we learned a lot! 

Sebastian Depke is one of the most important figures in the development of para climbing in Germany. In this interview, the 40-year-old talks about the sport's long journey to the big stage in Los Angeles and explains what the successful bid for the Paralympic Games has to do with his own abrupt end to his competitive climbing career – and why he won't be bored in the future.

Playful, passionate, and explosive – that's Cloe Coscoy's bouldering style. She combines impressive strength with infectious joy, is one of the strongest climbers in the competition scene, and a member of the US National Team. She has been a three-time Pan American Champion and a three-time US Vice Champion. Through bouldering, she has found her own unique way to express herself and show who she truly is.

For Christoph Hanke, too, 2025 marked his last season in the World Cup. The 31-year-old lead climbing specialist discusses the generational shift in competitive climbing in this interview – and why it remains difficult to make a living from elite sports.

Alma Bestvater has retired from international competitive climbing after more than twelve years. In this interview, the bouldering specialist from Weimar talks about what has shaped her career in the sport – and what problems competitive climbing still needs to address.

In a video from »Altitude«, two climbing legends meet: Magnus Midtbø interviews Chris Sharma with 20 quick questions about his goals, climbing tips, the community, and his private life.

Summer in Norway, winter in Spain – Alex Megos travels a lot with his camper. In this interview, the YETI athlete shares his tips for training, eating, and living on the road.

Heiko Queitsch, a climber from the Franconian Jura, has bolted and first ascended numerous routes and recently released a whole series of his still-open projects. In this interview, Heiko explains what these projects are, what they entail, and what potential first ascents can expect.